More than 96% of past participants recommend our in-person workshops. Experience the difference for yourself.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned leader, our intimate, hands-on workshops offer more than just professional development—they’re a launchpad for personal and institutional transformation. You’ll leave with practical tools, deep insights, and real momentum.
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What Makes Our Workshops Different
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Leadership Is Learned by Doing—See It in Action
In this short video, you'll hear from our president, Amit Mrig, as well as workshop participants and facilitators, about what makes the Academic Impressions experience so impactful.
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What Makes Our Workshops Unique?
Intimate Atmosphere
Experience an intimate setting with personalized attention, with an average size ranging from 20-50 attendees. You’ll engage in a single-track agenda focused on specific challenges.
Focus on Leadership
Our aim is to cultivate the next generation of higher education leaders, equipping you and your team with the vision, skills, and adaptability to excel in a rapidly changing landscape. The intentionally designed interactive sessions focus on challenges higher ed leaders are facing today and will help you gain practical insights and strategies that can be immediately applied to drive success at your institution.
Expert Insights
Gain insights from industry experts and practitioners curated specifically for their expertise in higher education. You’ll benefit from a quality-controlled agenda – designed and facilitated by our own content experts -- and speaker selection, backed by over 20 years of experience in the industry.
Intentional Networking
Forge meaningful connections with peers-with a focus on quality over quantity of connections- with intentional, structured networking activities and small group discussions throughout the workshop.
Hands-On Learning
Engage in interactive, hands-on activities designed for practical learning outcomes.
The Case for Leadership Development
Leadership development is the single strongest predictor of job satisfaction—and job satisfaction drives retention.
85%
85% of faculty and staff want to participate in leadership development
38%
Only 38% report having access to internal programs at their institution
23%
Those who do participate are 23% more likely to be satisfied in their roles and 9% less likely to report symptoms of burnout
Leadership Development is not a luxury. It’s a strategic investment in your people and your institution’s future.
What Participants Are Saying
"I got every single thing I wanted out of my time here—and I actually wish it were even longer."
- Tracey Gardner, New York University
"They understand the academy deeply… The quality of their programs is bar none."
- George Ano, Bentley University
"Academic Impressions has some of the greatest learning sessions I’ve attended. You take away real ideas from other institutions and practices you can implement immediately."
- Mike Amish, University of Florida
Start Your Leadership Transformation Today
Don’t wait to empower yourself and your institution with the tools to drive real change. Explore our upcoming workshops, connect with a community of higher education leaders, and take the first step toward a transformative impact on your campus.
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Maximize your team’s learning potential with a Workshop Group Pack. Flexible options let you attend as a group or send individuals to targeted events.
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Browse a curated collection of our most impactful programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of higher education leaders.
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